OCA Statement on the State of the Union

For Immediate Release 

February 7, 2023 

Media Contact:  
Socheata Sun, Communications Fellow 
socheata.sun@ocanational.org 

Washington, D.C. — OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates released the following statement:  

“President Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership to move the needle on systemic inequities is clear. Historic executive orders and federal investments have directly tackled the rise in anti-Asian hate and the digital divide, while providing economic opportunities to families in need. The diversity of appointed officials shows this Administration’s commitment to serving all communities in our country. The President’s White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI), as well as the inaugural AANHPI Senior Liaison, have been critical and successful in ensuring that our communities are seen and heard,” said OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates National President Linda Ng.  

“While there has been great progress in the last two years under the Biden Administration, there is still much more to be done. Congress must work together with the Administration to put an end to xenophobic rhetoric and policies that result in scapegoating and fear mongering of AANHPIs, as well as banning assault weapons and implementing permanent solutions to broadband access,” said OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates Executive Director Thu Nguyen. 

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About OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates

Founded in 1973, OCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national, member-driven social justice organization of community advocates dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Learn more about our work at ocanational.org/about.